24
Hand Speed (max)
10/18/20
CLASS OF 2022
C
1B
Jake
Merda
St. Laurence (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 22yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Black
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 22yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Black
Rankings
2022 National
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Best Of Stats
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/18/20
11.1
Rot. Acc (max)
10/18/20
-
Hard Hit %
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/18/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.57
60-yd
10/18/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
10/18/20
-
OF Velo
80
C Velo
10/18/20
2.25 - 2.30
Pop Time
10/18/20
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.8
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
69.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Lean strength in levers.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced base; quiet pre-pitch with hands set high, bat rests on shoulder. Short, simple load back; long stride even. Short, simple, repeatable bat path that lines up line-drive contact well.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. INF - 75 mph. Short, loose throws from a 3/4 slot. Flashed carry, accuracy.
Defense: 2.25-2.30 pop times. Some length in transfer, works on line, direct from the chute; efficient overall. Showed athleticism blocking balls in the dirt.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.